First Nations Allied Health Graduate - Identified (Cooktown)
Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service – Cooktown QLD
First Nations Allied Health Graduate – Identified Position
Location: Cooktown, Far North Queensland
Status: Temporary Full Time for up to 2 years with a view of the position being supported permanently after such time | 1 day per fortnight will be allocated to study.
Walk with us on country and grow your Allied Health career in Cooktown.
About the role
You will have the exciting opportunity to receive enhanced training, development and cultural mentoring support through a First Nations Allied Health Graduate Pathway position. The First Nations Allied Health Graduate Pathway aims to model an accessible, safe, effective, efficient, culturally safe and supportive entry to practice for an Allied Health graduate that identifies as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander.
The position will engage in the workplace temporary full time and will be supported by the Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service to dedicate 1 day per fortnight to developmental time including; training, development, project activities, participation in regular cultural mentoring and participation in regular clinical supervision.
The Graduate Pathway position will be supported by a development package which will provide;
* Funded attendance to the Indigenous Allied Health Australia (IAHA) Leadership program.
* Travel and accommodation to the annual Queensland Health First Nations Allied Health face to face networking meeting.
* Cost of university enrolment fees into MO1001 Project Management Skills and MO1007 Project Evaluation and Transition Outcomes modules in second year of Pathway.
Ready for a meaningful role that starts with a yarn? Rory Wilson, 5*** would love to hear your story and answer any questions you may have about the role. Discover more by reading the role description attached.
Who we're looking for
We're seeking a proud Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander graduate in an Allied Health discipline (such as a Speech Pathologist, Occupational Therapist, Physiotherapist, Psychologist, Social Worker, Podiatrist or Dietitian, Pharmacist, Radiologist, or similar) who:
* Is passionate about improving health outcomes for First Nations peoples
* Values learning from both clinical practice and cultural knowledge
* Brings heart, curiosity, and commitment to their work
Torres and Cape will give you a career with purpose, plus excellent benefits and allowances;
* Base salary comprising between $79,051.00 - $119,823.00 per annum – you may be eligible for additional benefits – refer to Workplace benefits | Torres and Cape Hospital and Health Service
* Competitive salary packaging: Generous employer superannuation contribution of 12.75% and salary packaging options Salary and benefits | Careers (health.qld.gov.au)
* Generous leave entitlements including 17.5% loading on annual leave
* Professional Development: Our training is recognised as some of the best in the world
* Relocation and accommodation incentives
Living within the Torres and Cape region means you will be able to enjoy:
* Immersing yourself in nature, from the outback to tropical rainforests, coral reefs and extraordinary landscapes.
* Short commute to work, allowing greater work/life balance
* Imagine yourself here? Find out aboutTorres and Cape HHSand theTorres StraitandCooktown and Cape York regions on the Tropical North Queensland website.
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